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Samarkand Uzbekistan ☎ +998 71 200 00 88 Last Updated: 04/06/2026 |
| Samarkand is a city in southeastern Uzbekistan and one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in Central Asia, known for its mosques and mausoleums. Samarkand is the capital of the Samarkand region. The city lies on the Silk Road, the ancient trade route connecting China with the Mediterranean. With a population of 551,700 in 2021, it is the third largest city in Uzbekistan. | |
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Shah i Zinda Place » Historical Place Shah-i-Zinda is a necropolis located in Samarkand, Uzbekistan. It is one of the most significant and impressive architectural ensembles in Central Asia and is considered to be a masterpiece of Islamic art and architecture. The name "Shah-i-Zinda" means "the living king" in Persian, and it refers to the belief that Kusam ibn Abbas, a cousin of the Prophet Muhammad, is buried there. 382 views 💖 1 👍 0M-37, Samarkand, Uzbekistan |